Procalcitonin
No preparation required
MRP466725% off
₹3500
₹245 cashback
Test(s) Included (1)
- PROCALCITONIN
1 test included
About
Sample
BLOOD
Gender
Both
Age group
7 years & above
Procalcitonin test is used to measure the levels of procalcitonin in the blood.
Secreted by the thyroid gland, usually in response to bacterial infections or tissue injury, Procalcitonin levels may increase when systemic bacterial infections and sepsis are present.
This test helps identify sepsis or another serious bacterial infections in their early stages, prompting treatment and avoiding life-threatening complications. Measuring levels of procalcitonin is also useful in determining whether the infection is of bacterial or viral origin and the response of the person to the treatment.
Frequently Booked Together
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. Needle is inserted into the vein of the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
Why is the test performed?
This test is performed if the person experiences fever, breathlessness and is also performed in case of severe bacterial or fungal infections, burns, injury, kidney infections, pancreatitis, sepsis, infections of the gut or brain.
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by body's response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the blood to fight infection trigger inflammation in the body. This may lead to a cascade of changes that damage multiple organ systems, leading them to fail, sometimes even resulting in death.
What are the symptoms of Sepsis?
The symptoms of sepsis include: low blood pressure, chills, dizziness, fatigue, fever, flushing, low body temperature, shivering, fast breathing shortness of breath, delirium, fast heart rate, insufficient urine production, organ dysfunction, skin discolouration, sleepiness.
Most Popular tests & packages
Complete Blood Count (CBC) | Glucose, Fasting | HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin | Dengue NS1 Antigen - Elisa | Complete Urine Examination | Glucose, Post Prandial (PP), 2 Hours (Post Meal) | Lipid Profile | Liver Function Test (LFT) | Thyroid Profile (Total T3, Total T4, TSH) | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Serum | C - Reactive Protein CRP (Quantitative) | Creatinine, Serum | Platelet Count | Culture And Sensitivity Urine | Peripheral Smear For Malarial Parasite (MP) | Renal Profile/Renal Function Test (RFT/KFT) | Widal Test ( Slide Method ) | Glucose, Random | Dengue Profile - Elisa | Uric Acid - Serum | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | Total Beta - HCG (TB-HCG) | Hemoglobin | Hemogram | Electrolytes - Serum | Vitamin B12 | Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) | Potassium - Serum / Plasma | Thyroid Profile - Free (FT3, FT4, TSH) | Urea And Creatinine | Sodium - Serum | Vitamin D - 25 Hydroxy (D2+D3) | Blood Group ABO And RH Factor | Dengue Fever NS1 Antigen, Rapid | Hiv RapidProcalcitonin near you
Procalcitonin in Beeramguda | Procalcitonin in Begumpet | Procalcitonin in Kondapur Junction | Procalcitonin in Kondapur | Procalcitonin in Kukatpally Housing Board Colony | Procalcitonin in Kukatpally Metro Parking | Procalcitonin in Lingampally | Procalcitonin in Madhapur | Procalcitonin in Manikonda | Procalcitonin in Miyapur | Procalcitonin in My Home Jewel Road | Procalcitonin in Nizampet | Procalcitonin in Sri Lakshmi Residency | Procalcitonin in Malkajgiri | Procalcitonin in Gachibowli | Procalcitonin in Gopanapalli | Procalcitonin in Jagadgiri Gutta | Procalcitonin in Kanaka Durga Temple | Procalcitonin in Masjid Banda | Procalcitonin in Mayuri Nagar Welfare Association | Procalcitonin in Palm Breeze Rd | Procalcitonin in Pragathi Enclave | Procalcitonin in Rtc Colony | Procalcitonin in Kothaguda X Road | Procalcitonin in Rethibowli | Procalcitonin in Banjara Hills | Procalcitonin in Borabanda | Procalcitonin in Kukatpally | Procalcitonin in Hitech City | Procalcitonin in Bhaskar Nagar | Procalcitonin in Manikonda | Procalcitonin in Balanagar Township | Procalcitonin in Hmt Township | Procalcitonin in Nizampet | Procalcitonin in Administrative Buildings | Procalcitonin in Amberpet | Procalcitonin in Attapur | Procalcitonin in Central Secretariat | Procalcitonin in Dattatreya Colony | Procalcitonin in Falaknuma | Procalcitonin in Hasannagar | Procalcitonin in I.e.nacharam | Procalcitonin in Jubilee Hills | Procalcitonin in Malakpet Colony | Procalcitonin in Raj Bhawan | Procalcitonin in Sitaphalmandi | Procalcitonin in Cuc | Procalcitonin in Manuu | Procalcitonin in BowenpallyWhy should Apollo be your preferred healthcare partner?
- 40 Years of legacy and credibility in the healthcare industry.
- NABL certified multi-channel digital healthcare platform.
- Affordable diagnostic solutions with timely and accurate test results.
- Up to 60% discount on Doorstep Diagnostic Tests, Home Sample Collection.
- An inventory of over 100+ laboratories, spread across the country, operating out of 120+ cities with 1200+ collection centers, serving over 1800+ pin codes.
The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results